Looking for a Golden Retriever breeder in New England? These 4 programs offer a starting point for comparing locations, puppy processes, and contact options. The order is for reference, not a quality ranking.
Last reviewed: October 2026. We checked breeder websites, contact details, and the images used below. Litter availability and terms may change; confirm them directly.
How we reviewed this directory
We revisited the listings in the earlier version of this article, checked their current websites, and corrected the links and published contact details. Platinum’s former domain redirects to an unrelated site, so we replaced it with its current website. We also clarified which Goldiva contact the phone and email belong to.
This was a website review. We did not inspect facilities, interview buyers, or independently verify health records for individual dogs. Inclusion is a research lead, not an endorsement or guarantee. Ask each breeder for the records and contract relevant to the litter you are considering.
Golden Retriever breeders in New England
1. The Golden Gals
The Golden Gals describes a family Golden Retriever program in Bethany and explains its reservation process. Use the contact form or phone to ask about upcoming litters, arrange a visit, and request the health records for both parents.
- Location: Bethany, Connecticut
- Phone: 203-209-1559
- Website or contact page: The Golden Gals
2. Sapphire Goldens
Linda Kauranen’s Sapphire Goldens website describes its dogs and puppy process. The site said no litters were planned when reviewed. Ask about future plans before treating this as an available-puppy lead.
- Location: Lakeville, Massachusetts
- Phone: 508-946-4169
- Email: [email protected]
- Website or contact page: Sapphire Goldens
3. Platinum Golden Retrievers
Blair Kauranen’s Platinum program now uses the website linked below. It describes its dogs, parent testing, and application process. Request the records for your proposed litter and read the contract before reserving a puppy.
- Location: Lakeville, Massachusetts
- Email: [email protected]
- Website or contact page: Platinum Golden Retrievers
4. Goldiva Goldens
Goldiva’s site lists Mary Cashin in Cumberland, with associated programs elsewhere in Maine. The contact below is Mary’s; use the contact page to choose the appropriate person for a particular litter. Confirm the puppy’s location and parent health records directly.
- Location: Cumberland, Maine
- Phone: 207-939-6279
- Email: [email protected]
- Website or contact page: Goldiva Goldens
What to check before choosing a breeder
The Golden Retriever Club of America’s breeder-selection guide recommends examining health certifications, the contract, and how puppies are raised. Use these questions when contacting a program:
- Can you provide hip, elbow, eye, and heart clearance records for both parents, with their registered names?
- Where are the puppies raised, and can I arrange a visit to meet the mother and see their living conditions?
- How are puppies socialized, and how do you match them with families?
- May I read the contract, health guarantee, deposit terms, and return policy before paying?
- What veterinary records and support come with a puppy?
A working website and a breeder’s own claims do not independently establish the quality of a breeding program. Compare the documents, ask follow-up questions, and take your time before making a commitment.
Choosing your next step
Start with programs whose location and approach suit your family, then compare their answers and documentation. If a listing is out of date, leave a comment with the breeder’s name and a link to the corrected information.
